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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, the ultra-luxury travel company within Scenic Group, celebrated a historic moment on September 19 when two of its custom-designed river and yacht cruising ships met for the first time in the harbour of Honfleur, France. Scenic Gem, purpose-built for the Seine River, and Scenic Eclipse, described as the world’s first discovery yacht, marked the milestone, highlighting the company’s expansion in both river and ocean cruising.
To mark the occasion, Scenic Gem Captain Ludovic Libs and Scenic Eclipse Captain Radomir Novosel came together for a ceremonial presentation.
Each vessel also highlights Scenic’s unique capabilities. Scenic Gem is among the few river ships able to dock in the heart of Honfleur, which connects the Seine River with the English Channel. Scenic Eclipse, with its state-of-the-art technology, is equally equipped for polar exploration as it is for the coastlines of Europe and the Mediterranean. The discovery yacht’s sleek profile and design enable it to traverse iconic oceans and rivers.
Inspired by the occasion, Scenic Eclipse Pastry Chef Jed Samson, Executive Chef Viktor Malek, and the culinary team unveiled an elaborate cake masterpiece. The creation showcased Honfleur’s picturesque harbour, complete with delicately crafted edible Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Gem ships. Guests on board were also invited to visit each of the ships for a view into the unique opportunities to sail on these vessels. Scenic Eclipse guests also gained insights from a Scenic Gem special guest, guide Ben Baillie, who shared the rich history of the region.
“This unprecedented meeting of Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Gem is a proud milestone for Scenic,” Ken Muskat, president of Scenic Group USA/LATAM, said in a statement. “It not only underscores our dual leadership in ultra-luxury river and ocean cruising, but also exemplifies how we continually create once-in-a-lifetime moments for our guests.”
The 2026 & 2027 Europe River Cruising & Scenic Eclipse Worldwide Discovery collections are available now.
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